Livestock Cake and Meal Market Report 2026

The livestock cake and meal market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $72.63 billion in 2025 to $77.13 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for affordable livestock feed, increasing oilseed processing volumes, growth in commercial poultry and dairy farming, early adoption of protein supplements, expanding use of solvent-extracted meals.

The livestock cake and meal market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $97.07 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for high-efficiency feed ingredients, increasing shift toward sustainable feed sources, rising utilization of custom nutrient blends, expanding aquaculture feed applications, higher dependence on by-product-based protein sources. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use of high-protein feed supplements, growing preference for cost-effective oilseed by-products, expansion of species-specific feed formulations, increased adoption of nutrient-rich meal blends, greater focus on enhancing livestock growth efficiency.

The increasing demand for high-protein feed is expected to drive the growth of the livestock cake and meal market going forward. High-protein feed refers to animal feed with a high concentration of proteins that provide essential nutrients to support livestock growth, reproduction, and overall health. The demand for high-protein feed is rising as farmers increasingly adopt protein-rich livestock cakes and meals to promote animal growth and enhance milk and egg production. Livestock cakes and meals serve as affordable and nutrient-dense sources of protein that help improve livestock productivity. For instance, according to EIT Food, a Belgium-based organization, in May 2024, plant-based proteins accounted for 57% of total global protein consumption, and by 2050, the demand for conventional protein sources is projected to increase substantially, with meat consumption expected to rise by 57% and dairy consumption by 48%. Therefore, the increasing demand for high-protein feed is driving the growth of the livestock cake and meal market.

Key companies operating in the livestock cake and meal market are focusing on developing innovative formulations such as cattle feed supplements to improve nutritional efficiency, enhance livestock health, and boost productivity. Cattle feed supplements are concentrated products added to a cow’s regular diet to provide essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and proteins that support growth, milk production, immunity, and overall well-being. For instance, in August 2023, Gramik Pvt Ltd., an India-based agritech startup, introduced a new range of cattle feed supplements designed to improve livestock health and dairy productivity in India. The range includes Doodh Sagar, formulated to enhance milk yield in lactating cattle with vital nutrients; Heifer Mix, a mineral blend for young female cattle to support growth and weight gain; and Urja Pashu Poshak Aahar, developed to boost energy, reproductive health, and emotional balance in dairy animals. Through this launch, Gramik aims to provide farmers with accessible, high-quality nutritional solutions that address common feeding challenges and support overall dairy performance.

In October 2025, Royal De Heus, a Netherlands-based provider of animal nutrition and livestock feed, acquired CJ Feed and Care for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Royal De Heus seeks to expand its presence in the Asian animal feed and livestock market, strengthen its operations in key growth regions, and enhance its expertise in advanced feed formulation and digital farm management solutions. CJ Feed and Care is a South Korea-based provider of livestock feed products, including concentrated feed forms such as cakes and meals, as part of its comprehensive animal nutrition portfolio.

Major companies operating in the livestock cake and meal market are Cargill Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Wilmar International Limited, Bunge India Private Limited, Viterra Inc., Louis Dreyfus Holding B.V., Olam Group Limited, COFCO International, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited, Haid Group, Muyuan Foodstuff Co. Ltd., J.R. Simplot Company, Scoular Company, Alfa Laval Group, Amaggi Group, New Hope Group Co. Ltd., Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition LLC, SODRUGESTVO Group, Perdue AgriBusiness LLC, White River Nutrition LLC, De Heus Animal Nutrition B.V., DHN International, AIC Nutrition, Nutreco N.V., Alltech Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the livestock cake and meal market by increasing the cost of imported oilseeds, extraction machinery, and feed-processing components, resulting in higher production and distribution expenses for soybean meal, rapeseed meal, palm kernel cake, and other oilseed derivatives. Regions heavily dependent on global oilseed trade such as Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and parts of Europe are particularly affected by price fluctuations and supply delays. However, tariffs may stimulate domestic oilseed crushing, promote local feed ingredient production, and reduce long-term reliance on imported meals, offering potential strategic advantages.

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Livestock cake and meal are protein-rich by-products widely utilized as animal feed supplements. Cake refers to the solid residue remaining after oil is mechanically extracted from oilseeds such as groundnut, mustard, or sesame. It retains some residual oil, supplying both energy and protein for livestock such as cattle, sheep, and poultry. Meal, in contrast, is the finely ground material derived either after solvent extraction of oil from oilseeds or from animal sources such as fish, bones, or blood. It generally contains less oil but offers a higher protein content, serving as a concentrated feed ingredient that promotes animal growth, milk production, and overall productivity.

The key product types of livestock cake and meal include soybean meal, cottonseed meal, rapeseed meal, sunflower meal, palm kernel cake, and other oilseed meals or cakes. Soybean meal is a high-protein by-product obtained after extracting oil from soybeans. It is used for various livestock types such as poultry, ruminants, swine, aquaculture, and others and is distributed through direct sales from manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers.Middle East was the largest region in the livestock cake and meal market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the livestock cake and meal market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the livestock cake and meal market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The livestock cake and meal market consists of sales of soybean cakes, groundnut meals, meat and bone meals, sesame cakes, and mustard meals. Values in this market are measured as ‘factory gate’ values, representing the worth of goods sold by manufacturers or producers, whether to other businesses (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to customers. The market value also includes related services provided by the producers alongside the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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